James Edward Kirk, age 79, died on Sunday, July 31, 2022 following a long illness in Mobile, AL. He was born in Marietta, Georgia, May 11, 1943, to Oliver and Grace (Outlaw) Kirk. He was the oldest of two children. James was an active member of Woodridge Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher for several years. James developed a love of painting and could often be found behind a paintbrush. After graduating from high school, he attended Troy State and then followed in his father's footsteps by working in road construction until his retirement. James is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Terry (Moore) Kirk and his three daughters Elizabeth (late Jimmy) Hopkins, Jennifer (James) Thomas, and Lynda Lewis, along with seven grandchildren Brandi (Adam) Swedenburg, Tyler Hopkins, Joshua Lewis, Haleigh Hopkins, Emilee Lewis, Hannah Thomas, and Avery Lewis. He is survived by his sister Martha Ann (late Ronald) Black and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 10 am at Woodridge Baptist Church, 2700 Schillinger Rd S Mobile, AL 36695, with the Reverend Garry Harred officiating. Pallbearers to include Tyler Hopkins, Joshua Lewis, James Thomas, Pete Lewis, Wayne (Scooter) Greenhill, and Larry Ensley.
May 11, 1943 ~ July 31, 2022 (age 79)
Public Visitation Thursday August 4, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Woodridge Baptist Church Funeral Service Thursday August 4, 2022 10:00 AM Woodridge Baptist Church
